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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.34, 362.06 and 87.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.34, 362.06 and 87.23 is: 130.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.34 : 362.06 = 87.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.34/362.06 = 87.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.34x = 362.06 × 87.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.34x = 31,580.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,580.25/241.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.86

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